WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on our latest menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded full of tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it ideal for your celebration. Save the extra cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine the listed components inside a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to cool fully. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
